Lab Assistant Jobs in Wheat Ridge, CO (NOW HIRING)

This position will be posted for a minimum of 5 days
Coalition Mission
The mission of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for families, children, and individuals who are experiencing or at-risk of homelessness throughout Colorado.
The Coalition advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a variety of services to improve the health, well-being, and stability of those it serves.
Our Philosophy of Service
We believe all people have the right to adequate housing and health care. We work to remove the barriers that restrict access to these rights. Society benefits when adequate housing and healthcare are available to everyone.
We create lasting solutions to homelessness by:

1. Honoring the inherent dignity of those we serve, affirming their capabilities, and fostering their hope that a better life is possible;
2. Building strong, caring, and trauma-informed communities through the integration of housing, health care, and supportive services;
3. Advocating for social and racial equity, inclusion, and diversity and challenging the status quo in partnership with our workforce members and those we serve;
4. Achieving excellence through continuous quality assurance, innovation, and professional development;
5. Using resources judiciously and effectively.

The Lab Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the daily, weekly, and monthly operations of the laboratory, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to safety protocols. This role involves coordinating lab activities, maintaining equipment, assisting with patient and provider needs, and managing lab supplies. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and committed to maintaining high standards of care in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Responsibilities:
• Reconcile Nextgen Fax Folder (Quest communication): Ensure that all faxes from Quest
Diagnostics are reviewed and processed.
• Review Nextgen Task Folder: Manage various lab-related tasks, including scheduling in-house dermatology appointments.
• Reconcile Rosetta Lab Manager Holding Tank: Match lab results as per procedures.
• Sterilize Instruments: Inspect and sterilize all instruments in the Green/Purple Lab, ensuring they are damage-free.
• Inspect Eyewash Stations: Conduct inspections in the Green, Purple, and Main labs.
• Monitor Emails: Respond to emails promptly.
• Assist Quest Phlebotomist: Provide coverage and contact relevant providers or MAs/EMTs as needed.
• Stock Labs and Complete Quality Control Checks: Ensure lab stock is replenished and perform quality control checks on Point of Care (POC) test kits.
• Maintain Lab Machines: Regularly check that all lab machines are functioning properly.
• Reconcile Nextgen Outstanding Lab Report: Verify outstanding lab reports weekly.
• Stock Lab Supplies: Restock supplies in the Green and Purple labs.
• Order Supplies: Place orders for lab supplies from vendors like McKesson, Quest, or Medline.
• Autoclave Cleaning and Spore Testing: Perform cleaning and spore testing in the Green and Purple suites and document results.
• Review Dermatology Referrals: Schedule patients according to provider requirements and update the dermatology tracking spreadsheet.
• Print and Archive Spore Testing Report: Print the monthly spore testing report for the SSHC, scan to the shared drive, and ensure satellite clinics have current reports.
• Change 28-Day Cleaning Solution: Replace the cleaning solution in the sterilization room.
• Sharps Container Inspection: Sign off on the monthly inspection sticker located on the outside of the sharps container.
• Log Scanning: Scan temperature and freezer log sheets into SharePoint; retain logs for two years.
• Update Lab Equipment Records: Ensure all CCH clinic lab machines have updated serial numbers in the SharePoint spreadsheet and communicate with MA supervisors as needed.
Job Qualifications and Competencies
Education & Experience
• Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Certification as a Medical Assistant or equivalent clinical training.
• Experience in a lab setting or related clinical support role preferred.
Job Competencies
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with lab equipment, sterilization procedures, and safety protocols.
• Organizational Skills: Strong ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain accurate records.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Attention to Detail: High level of precision in handling lab results and documentation.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with clinical staff and external partners.
Coalition Benefits:
We offer a full suite of benefits for our eligible employees and their dependents. We're proud to offer same-and opposite-sex domestic partner coverage.

• Health Insurance - HMO or PPO
• Dental plans, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance
• Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 403(b) retirement savings matching,
• Extensive paid time-off, including holidays, sick leave, and vacation

The effective date for your benefits will be the first of the month following your date of hire.
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of themselves or others. CCH is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any characteristic protected by law.